K. Asif

Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia has shared details about the biopics he is currently working on.

'Mughal-E-Azam' was a grand film with massive queues for tickets. Raza Murad recalled lines stretching 5 km. He opposes remaking it, respecting the original creators. The film was mostly in black and white, except for "Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya," which was in colour.

Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu's love story remains iconic, but Kumar had earlier been deeply involved with Madhubala. Their relationship ended due to her father's opposition, yet they professionally completed 'Mughal-e-Azam' together. Kumar's intense feelings for Madhubala were illustrated in a famous scene and his reflection on her before her untimely death at 36.

Dilip Kumar and Madhubala's relationship deteriorated during Mughal-e-Azam due to her father's interference. Tensions escalated when a scripted slap turned real on set, highlighting their strained bond. Their real-life romance, filled with heartbreak, contrasts with their iconic on-screen roles.

Raza Murad and Javed Siddiqui, at the book launch of Sunil Salgia's, "Once Upon A Time in Bollywood" recently revealed that it was Nargis and Meena Kumari, who were the first choices for the role of Anarkali, before Madhubala stepped in. Read on to know more tidbits about the movie

As Mughal-e-Azam clocked 63 years today, well known writer and former journalist Javed Siddiqui has shared some interesting anecdotes with ETimes about the time when Mughal-e-Azam was released in theatres and how he had witnessed the frenzy among the audience.

Reportedly each scene in K Asif's Mughal-e-Azam was actually shot thrice

Reportedly each scene in K Asif's Mughal-e-Azam was actually shot thrice

Today marks the 92nd birth anniversary of Madhubala, an iconic actress of Indian cinema's golden era. Renowned for her beauty and performances, her breakthrough role in 'Neel Kamal' led to stardom, particularly with 'Mughal-e-Azam'. Despite a short life, her legacy continues to inspire. Known for both her professional excellence and personal life, she remains a beloved figure.

M F Husain painted a birthday card exclusively for the daughter of filmmaker K Asif.

Mughal-e-Azam (1960) was K Asif’s Mughal dream, and it took 15 years to come true. In the interim, the director reportedly recorded 20 songs, 10 of which were never heard.

Feroz Abbas Khan has done to K Asif’s timeless classic Mughal-E-Azam what Asif could have never imagined.

The designer is designing costumes for a play for the very first time. The musical is based on K Asif's classic film.

The magic of Mughal-e-Azamwill be recreated in Etawah with the state government’s decision to set up a theme park based on the epic movie.

Prem Chopra shared the unwavering dedication and passion of Bollywood luminaries like Raj Kapoor, K Asif, and Dilip Kumar. Despite facing challenges and sacrifices, these filmmakers never gave up on their projects and continued to create art with love.

The guru-shishya jodi of Naseeruddin Shah and Randeep Hooda will reunite after a gap of 11 years for a film titled ‘John Day’.

Akhtar, legendary filmmaker’s 70-year-old widow, was put on a dose of sedatives by the maid as she siphoned off cash & valuables worth Rs 60 lakh from her flat

On its 60th anniversary, the iconic film, Mughal-e-Azam's screenplay has been admitted into the official Oscars library in Los Angeles

Actor Dilip Kumar is mighty impressed by Ashutosh Gowarikar's Jodhaa-Akbar that reminded him of Mughal-E-Azam.